Sam Vest Pond No 6 Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Doug Seal Pond Dam Helms Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Sam Vest Pond No 6 Dam, located in Childress, Texas, was completed in 1962 with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond.
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Summary
Constructed by the USDA NRCS, this private-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a length of 325 feet, providing a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Salt Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in fire protection and supporting the local ecosystem.
Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment has not been rated, and its hazard potential is listed as "Not Available." The risk assessment for Sam Vest Pond No 6 Dam is deemed high, with a DSAC assigned date not specified. With no spillway and limited information on emergency preparedness, there are concerns surrounding the dam's ability to manage potential risks effectively. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam presents an intriguing case study in the intersection of infrastructure management and environmental conservation.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
325 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SALT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
0.78 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Sam Vest Pond No 6 Dam